The National Energy Authority, Rannís and eight European Energy Agencies receive a grant of 2 million Euros.
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A Power Rush
Developing renewable energy as a motor for sustainable economic growth is the topic in an article by Dr. Gudni A. Johannesson Director General of Iceland's National Energy Authority.
Read moreThe National Energy Authority received three applications in the second licensing round
The following companies submitted applications in the second licensing round for exploration and production of hydrocarbons on the Icelandic continental shelf:
- Eykon (unregistered Icelandic company)
- Faroe Petroleum and Íslenskt kolvetni ehf.
- Valiant Petroleum and Kolvetni ehf
New seabed samples reveal active Jurassic oil seeps and Mesozoic sedimentary sequences on the Jan Mayen Ridge
TGS and Volcanic Basin Petroleum Research (VBPR) conducted systematic seabed sampling of a 1000 meter high cliff on the Jan Mayen Ridge in September 2011. More than 200 kg of rocks and sediments were recovered from twelve sampling stations.
Read moreThe Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) Presented Important new Research Results in the Dreki Area
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) and the University of Bergen presented important new research results in the Dreki Area at the 30th Nordic Geological Winter Meeting in Reykjavík.
Read moreRelease of InSeis seismic from 2001
Seismic data from the InSeis survey of 2001 is now available from the NEA. The data is free of charge during the licensing round and can be requested from NEA.
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The National Energy Authority of Iceland will participate in the 30th Nordic Geological Winter Meeting in Reykjavík from 9th to 12th of January
Presentations on the geology of the Jan Mayen ridge will be held on Monday and Thursday afternoons.